Identity of the Batson Man Killed July 29, 2017 – 3800 block of Eastex Freeway

The 46 year old Batson man killed in the crash, July 29, 2017, has been identified as Lesly Milstead. Next of kin has been notified.

Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 5:41 a.m. Officers responded to the 3800 block of Eastex Freeway in reference to a crash involving a 2017 Gray Chevy Cruz and a 2004 Blue Chevy Impala.

A 38 year old Beaumont man, identified as Kevin Cooper, was driving the blue Impala north bound in the south bound lanes of the 3800 block of Eastex. Cooper then struck a gray Chevy Cruz being driven by a 46 year old Batson man. The crash resulted in the death of the Batson man. During the investigation Cooper was found to be a felon in possession of a fire arm and was in possession of MDMA. Cooper was intoxicated on an unknown substance and was transported to the hospital with critical injuries.

By Carol Riley|2017-07-30T11:36:11-05:00July 30th, 2017|Police Department, Press Releases|Comments Off

About the Author: Carol Riley

Officer Carol Riley is a 28 year veteran of the Beaumont Police Department. She hired on in 1992 and is currently assigned to Beaumont Police Community Relations Unit. She is a law enforcement coordinator for Southeast Texas Crime Stoppers and a Public Information Officer for City of Beaumont Emergency Management.

Identity of the Batson Man Killed July 29, 2017 – 3800 block of Eastex Freeway